A woman was taken to the hospital Monday morning after she was bitten by a rattlesnake in Chelsea.
Chelsea Fire and Rescue chief Joe Lee told 1819 News the woman in her 60s was in her yard when she was bitten in the hand by a juvenile rattlesnake. The fire department responded around 10 a.m. to the Forest Lakes subdivision. They transported the woman and the dead snake to Grandview Hospital for the proper anti-venom.
“There are different anti-venoms for different snakes, but I am pretty sure that every hospital carries anti-venom for the common venomous snakes we have in the region,” Lee said.
Lee said snakes are on the move this time of year, and he wants residents to stay safe.
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“I encourage people to pay attention when they’re outside this time of year,” Lee added. “There are snakes out, so you definitely want to be cognizant where you step and where you reach, especially in tall grass and bushes.”
There are only six species of venomous snakes in the state. Those are the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, Eastern diamondback rattlesnake and coral snake.
While the woman is likely in a lot of pain, Lee said he expects her to make a full recovery.
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